Rick Morrone: Profiles in Cadence
A portrait of my mentor, Instructional Learning Assistant Rick Morrone, and the rhythms he brings to UM-Dearborn's creative lab.
Writing
Profiles, criticism, production notes, poetry, prose, and essays.
Kermit, Craft, and the Quest for Real Journalism
A visit to the Phillip Merrill College of Journalism, where Jim Henson's legacy meets the future of storytelling.
Happily: When Lyrical Prose Can't Save a Narrative
Sabrina Orah Mark's memoir offers enchanting language, poorly developed characters, and no satisfying arc. It's magic beans without the beanstalk.
Lost Hills and Restrained Sound Design
How 'In the Shit' demonstrates that true crime podcasts can be compelling without sensationalism, through sparse music and strategic ambient sound.